Looked After Children
1. What is the total number of looked after children currently in foster care within Pembrokeshire county council jurisdiction? 2. How many children were adopted from foster care in 2024, 2023 & 2022? 3. How many of these adoptions were within the same foster family? 4. How many of these adoptions were with families from outside the county? 5. What is the shortest, average and longest length of time a child has spent in foster care before being adopted? 6. What supervision and support do social workers receive when undertaking the adoption process for the first time? 7. What support services are provided to children and families during the adoption process and after adoption is finalised? 8. How does the local authority ensure that adopted children and their new families receive ongoing support and assistance? 9. What legal procedures or requirements must be fulfilled for a child in foster care to be adopted? 10. Are there any specific policies or regulations governing the adoption of children from foster care within Pembrokeshire county council jurisdiction? 11. Are there publicly available records or reports that contain information about adoption from foster care, and if so, how can they be accessed?